MERCEDES-BENZ CLA ELECTRIC
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The electric CLA is a major statement from Mercedes-Benz. Its sleek sedan shape and efficiency-focused engineering challenge the assumption that the most useful EV must be an SUV.
THE BASICS
A dedicated battery-electric compact luxury sedan with new-generation electrical architecture. Battery, WLTP range and rapid-charging claims vary by version and require exact Australian model matching.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $72,200 RRP · 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA200 Electric · Indicative Australian price before on-road costs and options for the named variant. Current manufacturer quotation awaiting final verification.
- Battery
- 58 kWh usable, Australian manufacturer CLA 200 table.
- Claimed range
- 470 km electric range listed for the 2026 CLA 200 Electric in the Australian government Vehicle Emissions Star Rating database. Test-cycle labelling requires confirmation; the manufacturer family maximum belongs to a different grade.
- Charging
- 11 kW AC maximum; 0-100% approximately 6.5 hours. 200 kW DC maximum; 10-80% approximately 20 minutes, manufacturer table.
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive, CLA 200 Electric.
- Power
- 165 kW, Australian manufacturer CLA 200 table.
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Private vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. CLA-specific high-voltage battery certificate terms awaiting final Australian verification.
Price checked 2026-10-12.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-18..
Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-18. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | Mercedes-Benz CLA200 Electric | Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $72,200 RRP before on-road costsIndicative Australian price before on-road costs and options for the named variant. Current manufacturer quotation awaiting final verification. | From $91,300 RRP before on-road costsIndicative Australian starting price before on-road costs and options, reported by WhichCar. Current matching manufacturer quotation awaiting final verification. Do not treat as a manufacturer-verified quote. |
| Battery | 58 kWh usable, Australian manufacturer CLA 200 table. | 85 kWh usable, CLA 350 4MATIC column in the Australian manufacturer technical table. |
| Claimed range | 470 km electric range listed for the 2026 CLA 200 Electric in the Australian government Vehicle Emissions Star Rating database. Test-cycle labelling requires confirmation; the manufacturer family maximum belongs to a different grade. | Exact configured CLA 350 full-charge range and test cycle awaiting confirmation. Manufacturer family maximum and kilometres added in ten minutes of charging are not treated as an exact-build full-charge range. |
| Power | 165 kW, Australian manufacturer CLA 200 table. | 260 kW in the matching Australian CLA 350 4MATIC manufacturer column; no CLA 200 component or sibling output substituted. |
| Charging | 11 kW AC maximum; 0-100% approximately 6.5 hours. 200 kW DC maximum; 10-80% approximately 20 minutes, manufacturer table. | Australian CLA 350 4MATIC technical table: maximum 11 kW AC and 320 kW DC; approximately 9 hours from 0-100% on AC and 22 minutes from 10-80% on DC. Conditions and equipment affect realised charging. |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive, CLA 200 Electric. | All-wheel drive, CLA 350 4MATIC Electric. Final allocation and equipment require dealer confirmation. |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Private vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. CLA-specific high-voltage battery certificate terms awaiting final Australian verification. | Private vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. CLA-specific high-voltage battery certificate terms awaiting final Australian verification. |
| Comfort | Not recorded for this variant | CLA 350 4MATIC is a separately named Australian electric powertrain. Exact trim packages, options and final equipment require a matching manufacturer quotation; CLA 200 equipment is not assumed. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The CLA could become one of the more compelling premium EVs if its real-world efficiency matches its ambition. It brings genuine technological substance to a familiar Mercedes shape.
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